Irritation or Friction Vigorous or prolonged sexual activity can cause irritation or microtears in the vaginal tissues, leading to potential pH disruptions. Hormonal Changes Hormonal fluctuations that occur during sexual arousal, menstruation, menopause, or the use of hormonal contraceptives can affect the...
Things like bubble baths or not wiping well after going to the bathroom can cause irritation. Usually, your pediatrician can tell the difference by checking a urine sample and examining the area. Blood in the urine is a sign of UTI, but you may not be able to see it. Blood may be in...
The symptoms sometimes can be caused by chemical irritation such as bath additives or soaps. They may disappear, if toiletries are changed. Also, you are likely to continue having urinary tract infections, if you have had three or more a year. In other words, you can expect to get another...
you’re probably going to smell a little funky down there until you’re treated and UTI-free. Sadly, not even a good cleansing right before the act can help the odor. [Read:16 ways to get rid of vaginal odor and beat the sniff test] ...
irritation of the area around the vagina (pain, itching, or swelling in the vaginal area), burning pain with urination ((dysuria). In pregnant women, chlamydia infection can be passed on to their newborn children, where it can cause eye infections and pneumonia. To diagnose chlamydia, a spe...
Also, over-wiping can cause irritation, inflammation and itching. If you feel the need to over-wipe, it can be a sign that you still have more pee in your bladder or that you need to increase your water and fiber intake. According to Anish Sheth, M.D., a gastroenterologist and author...
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According to the Mayo Clinic, “Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina that can result in discharge, itching, and pain. The cause is usually a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria or an infection.” There can also be burning when you urinate. Most women have had yeast infe...
Women’s experiences of gynecological/obstetric procedures can be sufficiently distressing to cause post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 500 women took part in a study about the psychological effects of vaginal exams, pap tests, and other gynecological/obstetric procedures. Of the 500 women who too...